We’re mulling over the idea of another kitten. Perhaps one of these who were born quite near us in January? Unsure, because it feels too soon after Rosie and Malteser at the moment. Hmm.
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My Canadian friend Sylvia tweeted this photograph of her sister’s cat Scarlett at the weekend. Fluffy Scarlett has found a way of squeezing into this basket so that she can lie right down and snooze on her sunny window sill. To be honest, I don’t think it even looks that comfortable, but I have lost count of the number of times I have seen a cat fast asleep in an awkward position. I think they relax so much that they forget how squashed they really are.
Plus, cats have a bad habit of never admitting to mistakes.
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I’d like to introduce little Flossie’s mum, who has the lovely name Emunah. I took this picture on the day we collected the kitten and she seemed to know exactly what she was doing as she posed on the piano. Emunah is also a red-point Siamese and I think that Florence will grow up to look very much like her. Did you know that female red-points are really very rare?
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Let’s have a guest photograph today. Here is one of Aurélie’s cats perching on a narrow window ledge to make the most of the fresh air and keep an eye on what’s going on outside.
I find that cats feel the need to do a lot of observation work when they aren’t asleep and ignoring the world.
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In contravention of the name of this blog, I am posting a second cat today. I am a day or so behind and need to catch up to end on the right number. This lovely boy is Fudge, who belongs to Willow and Rosie’s grandma – we have seen him earlier in the year here.
Cats show they are good at geometry when they curl their bodies up tightly; they know that a ball has the smallest surface area and is the best position if you want to keep warm.
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In July, I shared with you the story of Maudie’s much-loved cat Mischief, who had recently passed away. Two days ago, Maudie sent me a photograph of her curious new kitten Pepper. When a beloved pet dies, it’s hard to imagine that you might one day own a new one, but if you enjoy living with cats, dogs or any other pet, the day comes when you are ready for another companion.
Pepper looks lovely and I am sure he will give and receive lots of happiness, fun and cuddles.
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Thanks to Emilie again for today’s picture. I don’t know anything about this cat (although I suspect it may be French), but what an appealing, rather arty photograph.
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This is my friend Charlotte’s as-yet-un-named kitten. I only learned this evening that her cat CoCo was run over a few weeks ago. Very sad. Does anyone have any good ideas for a name for Charlotte’s new companion?
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You may recall Luna, the pregnant lilac point Siamese cat rescued by Helen Daykin. This picture shows one of her bold and healthy kittens balancing beautifully and fearlessly on the top newel post. They’re leaving in a week and Helen can focus on all the cats left at home.
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Although today has been the first day of my school’s Christmas holidays, my family and I have spent 5 hours there. About a third of the school has packed up to move into temporary accommodation. First I threw away half my ‘teacher stuff’, then I packed up the remainder for the removal men. Today was unpacking and organising day.
My husband John and daughter Isobel came to help. My friend Julie’s children Annie and Drew were in school too. Today’s photo shows the three of them sitting in my new Room 19, in the company of a grey cuddly cat. I hope my students will be as lovely as these children when they arrive in January.
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